KRONES AG (KRN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KRN - DE0006335003 - Common Stock
133.6 EUR
-1.2 (-0.89%)
Taking everything into account, KRN scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KRN was compared to 109 industry peers in the Machinery industry. While KRN belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. KRN has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KRN had positive earnings in the past year.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years KRN 4 years were profitable.
KRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KRN has a better Return On Assets (6.01%) than 76.15% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 14.28%, KRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.98% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN's Return On Invested Capital of 11.63% is amongst the best of the industry. KRN outperforms 85.32% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KRN is in line with the industry average of 8.88%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.63%) for KRN is above the 3 year average (10.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
KRN's Profit Margin of 5.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 63.30% of its industry peers.
KRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KRN has a Operating Margin (7.19%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KRN has grown nicely.
KRN's Gross Margin of 53.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KRN outperforms 70.64% of its industry peers.
KRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% |
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KRN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for KRN remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KRN has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for KRN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of KRN is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KRN, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.01, KRN belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
KRN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. KRN outperforms 98.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.63
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.39, KRN is not doing good in the industry: 60.55% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.10 indicates that KRN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, KRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.20% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 96.42% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, KRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.15% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, KRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.98% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.52% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.28% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.65%
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.55, the valuation of KRN can be described as correct.
KRN's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 78.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, KRN is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.20, the valuation of KRN can be described as correct.
KRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KRN is cheaper than 70.64% of the companies in the same industry.
KRN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as KRN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of KRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
KRN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.15
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KRN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, KRN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, KRN has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KRN has a limited annual growth rate of 5.29%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
28.35% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KRN is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP28.35%
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
FRA:KRN (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
133.6
-1.2 (-0.89%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.81%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.22B
Revenue(TTM)5.53B
Net Income(TTM)289.62M
Analysts81.11
Price Target154.97 (16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend2.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.29%
DP28.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.49%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.37%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-7.42%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.44%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)0.89%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)4.09%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)9.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.22%
PT rev (1m)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-3.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.54%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.72 | ||
| P/B | 2.08 | ||
| P/tB | 2.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.76 |
EPS(TTM)9.18
EY6.87%
EPS(NY)10.95
Fwd EY8.2%
FCF(TTM)6.49
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)12.47
OCFY9.33%
SpS174.93
BVpS64.21
TBVpS45.3
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)0.15
Graham Number115.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.01% | ||
| ROE | 14.28% | ||
| ROCE | 16.04% | ||
| ROIC | 11.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.62% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.98% | ||
| OM | 7.19% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.24% | ||
| GM | 53.35% | ||
| FCFM | 3.71% |
ROA(3y)5.11%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)13.07%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)10.37%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)13.79%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)19.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)14.31%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y40.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y36.18%
OM growth 3Y13.3%
OM growth 5Y31.4%
PM growth 3Y10.38%
PM growth 5Y85.26%
GM growth 3Y0.06%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 105.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 112.55 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.29% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.83% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.63
Cap/Depr(3y)96.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)83.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.2%
EPS 3Y25.19%
EPS 5Y96.42%
EPS Q2Q%3.37%
EPS Next Y13.65%
EPS Next 2Y11.74%
EPS Next 3Y12.11%
EPS Next 5Y9.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.15%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y5.98%
Sales Q2Q%4.72%
Revenue Next Year7.23%
Revenue Next 2Y6.11%
Revenue Next 3Y6.12%
Revenue Next 5Y6.28%
EBIT growth 1Y16.48%
EBIT growth 3Y28.43%
EBIT growth 5Y39.26%
EBIT Next Year62.42%
EBIT Next 3Y24.45%
EBIT Next 5Y16.2%
FCF growth 1Y382.21%
FCF growth 3Y3.15%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y140.7%
OCF growth 3Y8.72%
OCF growth 5Y35.97%
KRONES AG / KRN.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KRN.DE.
What is the valuation status of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to KRONES AG (KRN.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KRN stock?
KRONES AG (KRN.DE) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is KRONES AG?
The financial health rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of KRONES AG sustainable?
The dividend rating of KRONES AG (KRN.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 28.35%.